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I am a strategic communicator and storyteller with more than 10 years of experience shaping narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that inspires action. My work spans journalism, media strategy, and organizational communication, and I blend creativity with strategy to craft stories that foster connection, cultural exchange, and global awareness. I collaborate across disciplines and cultures to connect audiences with social impact, leveraging storytelling to drive engagement, learning, and positive change.…I am a strategic communicator and storyteller with more than 10 years of experience shaping narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that inspires action. My work spans journalism, media strategy, and organizational communication, and I blend creativity with strategy to craft stories that foster connection, cultural exchange, and global awareness. I collaborate across disciplines and cultures to connect audiences with social impact, leveraging storytelling to drive engagement, learning, and positive change.

Johannes De Bruycker

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I am a strategic communicator and storyteller with more than 10 years of experience shaping narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that inspires action. My work spans journalism, media strategy, and organizational communication, and I blend creativity with strategy to craft stories that foster connection, cultural exchange, and global awareness. I collaborate across disciplines and cultures to connect audiences with social impact, leveraging storytelling to drive engagement, learning, and positive change.…I am a strategic communicator and storyteller with more than 10 years of experience shaping narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that inspires action. My work spans journalism, media strategy, and organizational communication, and I blend creativity with strategy to craft stories that foster connection, cultural exchange, and global awareness. I collaborate across disciplines and cultures to connect audiences with social impact, leveraging storytelling to drive engagement, learning, and positive change.

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I am a strategic communicator and storyteller with more than 10 years of experience shaping narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that inspires action. My work spans journalism, media strategy, and organizational communication, and I blend creativity with strategy to craft stories that foster connection, cultural exchange, and global awareness.

I collaborate across disciplines and cultures to connect audiences with social impact, leveraging storytelling to drive engagement, learning, and positive change.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Teamlead Content & Storytelling at OXFAM

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lead a multilingual creative team producing integrated content and campaigns across Oxfam Belgium’s communication channels. Translate complex social and economic issues into clear, engaging narratives that connect audiences to Oxfam’s mission and drive public engagement. Streamline editorial workflows, reinforce brand consistency, and foster creative collaboration across teams to enhance impact and internal alignment.

Incentive Travel Coordinator at UPGRADED

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Managed international group projects and complex logistics, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality execution across destinations. Cultivated strong client and partner relationships, promoting teamwork, efficiency and sustainable project outcomes.

Lecturer & Coach at Artevelde University College, Ghent

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Developed interdisciplinary courses in Communication, Media, Project management and international Journalism, linking theory with real-world practice and professional skills development. Coached students and young entrepreneurs in creative strategy, branding, and leadership, fostering reflection, confidence, and purpose-driven action.

Journalist, Researcher & Facilitator at Independent Work, Brussels

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Led and contributed to international projects at the intersection of journalism, art, and social change, collaboration with universities, cultural institutions, and NGOs. Designed and facilitated creative programs, research initiatives, and leadership workshops focused on storytelling, ethics, and intercultural dialogue.

Founder & Director at The Caravan’s Journal, Global

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Founded and directed an independent storytelling agency, managing a team of award-winning journalists and producing cross-border stories on social and environmental change. Oversaw international partnerships, programs, and publications with major outlets including The New York Times; Al Jazeera; Die Welt; De Standaard, De Groene Amsterdammer & others.